SEN Teaching Assistant
Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata
Full Time, Term Time Only + 2 Weeks
Temporary – required from February/March 2025 to be reviewed 31st August 2026
The Governors at Westlea Primary School are seeking to appoint a high quality Teaching Assistant to support children with an EHCP or top up funding.
We are looking for someone who:
1. has an enthusiasm for teaching and learning
2. has high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour and the ability to demonstrate quality classroom practice
3. is motivated and uses their initiative when necessary
4. is passionate about creating a stimulating learning environment
5. has experience of working in a primary school setting
6. works very well as part of a team and is willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life
7. is able to relate well to children and adults, offering personal and social support to the wellbeing of key children and their families, attending relevant meetings
8. has sound literacy and numeracy skills
9. is a caring and understanding person, with a good sense of humour, who is committed to supporting high standards and enjoyment of learning.
Experience:
1. Experience of working in a teaching and learning capacity
2. Experience of working with SEN support
3. Experience of teaching individuals and small groups
4. Experience in planning learning for individuals and small groups
5. Experience of working with children with general and specific learning difficulties
6. Ability to use skills, expertise and experience to support pupil learning
7. A caring and positive approach to children to ensure all pupils achieve their very best
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for further details. The duration of this post is dependent on the linked child remaining at the school. In return, we can offer you a school where children love to attend and learn from an inspiring curriculum and where the staff team work together very well to promote the highest possible standards.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Closing date: 31st of January 2025 at 12 noon
Interview date: 6th of February 2025 – time to be confirmed
Please return completed applications to the school.
Westlea Primary School
Winslow Crescent,
Seaham,
Co Durham
SR7 8JU
Tel: 0191 5813658
Email: westlea@durhamlearning.net
Website: westleaprimaryschool.com
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